Obstetrical Chisel, 1901-1925
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Artifact Overview
Veterinarians sometimes must perform unpleasant work to care for animals. Stillborn or deformed fetuses in large, domesticated animals, like horses and cows, must be removed to save the mother. Veterinarians may use an obstetrical instrument like this during the procedure.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Animal obstetrical tool
Date Made
1901-1925
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.50.56
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Dr. Russell Runnells. (Michigan Veterinarian Medicine Association)
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Nickel (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 15.375 in
Width: 2.375 in
Length: 0.4375 in
Inscriptions
on head:
H & D / CHICAGO
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